The trademark VICTORY GATE was filed by VICTORY GATE S.R.L., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 5, 2023, and received one opposition filed on November 30, 2023 by van Graaf GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Hogan Lovells (Alicante) S.L. & Cia. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 30, 2023
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003207955 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 6, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Soaps
Perfumary
Essential oils
Cosmetics
Hair care lotions
Dentifrices
Cosmetic creams
Skincare cosmetics
Lipstick
Body and beauty care preparations (for cosmetic use).
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Bags
Handbags
Purses
Bags made of imitation leather
Weekend bags
Travel baggage
Small clutch purses
Bags
Evening handbags
Fashion handbags
Cross-body bags
Briefcases [leather goods]
Bucket bags
Purses made of precious metal
Cosmetic purses
Multi-purpose purses
Wallets
Suitcases
Backpacks
Daypacks
Umbrellas.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods: